Luis de los Santos
Born: 12/29/1966 in San Cristobal, San Cristóbal, D.R.
MLB Debut: 1988-09-07 | Final Game: 1991-05-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Luis Manuel de los Santos
Biography
Luis de los Santos was a professional baseball player born in 1966, who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 until 1991. Throughout his career, he primarily served as a position player, appearing in a total of 55 games. De los Santos recorded 29 hits and finished his playing days with a batting average of .209. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 7 runs batted in during his tenure in the big leagues.
De los Santos's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the increasing influence of power hitters and evolving player dynamics. Despite his limited offensive output, de los Santos's presence on the field underscored the depth and versatility that many teams sought during the late 1980s and early 1990s. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges faced by players in carving out a lasting impact in a competitive sport, illustrating the diverse paths athletes take in their pursuit of success.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55 | 139 | 8 | 29 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 22 | 0.209 | 0.267 | 0.281 | 0.547 | -186.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | KCR | AL | 11 | 22 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | KCR | AL | 28 | 87 | 6 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 0.253 | -186.6 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 16 | 30 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 34 | 24 | 236 | 17 | 3 | 26 |
| 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | KCA | 1B | 5 | 3 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 1989 | KCA | 1B | 27 | 21 | 203 | 16 | 3 | 23 |
| 1991 | DET | 1B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | DET | 3B | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | DET | OF | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 34 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | KCA | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $100,000 | ||